July 2 - 5, 2021
Los Angeles, CA

Fabric Mask Tutorial

This tutorial was created by Cupcake Cosplay™ in support of the nonprofit organization The Once Upon a Foundation. Their mission is to provide masks to immunocompromised children, their caretakers, and pediatric doctors and nurses.

Per CDC guidance, cotton masks should only be used in the event medical grade supplies are not available. Cotton masks generally filter out 70% pathogens while medical grade will filter out 95% or higher.

Step 10

Step 11

Thread elastic/ribbon/bias tape through the end channels and tie off as needed. Make sure you have enough length to wrap securely around the ear or around the head depending on how you would like to secure it. (We used 12 inches of elastic on each side for an adult mask with elastic around the ear).

Step 11A

There are many ways to thread the elastic/ribbon/bias tape through the rectangle channels. We have used a safety pins and tweezers in one example and a crochet hook for another, but use what you find works easiest.

We hope that you find this quick and simple tutorial helpful. Hope everyone stays safe and healthy!